Gentili amici di AICTC.
Con orgoglio comunichiamo che AICTC avrà la possibilità di partecipare al prossimo ECUMENE GLOBAL FORUM.
Dal 28 aprile al 9 maggio 2025, sotto gli auspici del Programma delle Nazioni Unite per l’Ambiente (UNEP), si terranno a Ginevra, in Svizzera, le Riunioni delle Conferenze delle Parti delle Convenzioni di Basilea, Rotterdam e Stoccolma (BRS COPs 2025). Il tema delle riunioni e del segmento di alto livello sarà “Rendere visibile l’invisibile: una sana gestione delle sostanze chimiche e dei rifiuti”.
Programm:
ROUNDTABLE 18:15 – 19:45 GENEVA / 19:15 – 20:45 MOSCOW
New strategies for dealing with microplastics as a potential threat to humans and the natural environment
The thematic focus is the growing number of invisible plastic particles (below 5mm) distributed in the different environmental matrices (water, soil, air) and closely related to the increasing pollution of the planet by plastic waste, is currently one of the most debated environmental topics attracting widespread public attention. The main focus will be on novel scientific knowledge, innovative solutions to detect, prevent, and mitigate the spread of microplastics, exploring technological advances, policy measures, and collaborative efforts to address this global problem. Balanced, responsible, effective, and sustainable solutions to the microplastics problem can only be found through an open approach based on scientific knowledge, new technological solutions, and balanced regulation relevant to plastics and their impact on human health, the environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change, taking into account the following aspects:
1. To present the latest scientific research on microplastics’ sources, distribution, detection and environmental and health impacts.
2. To highlight new technologies and strategies for reducing microplastic pollution, such as advanced filtration systems, plastic wastes management, biodegradable polymer alternatives and other eco-friendly materials.
3. To encourage collaboration between governments, industry, researchers, and civil society in scaling effective solutions.
4. To explore policy frameworks and regulations aimed at managing microplastics pollution at the global, regional, and national levels.
5. To raise awareness on the importance of reducing plastic use and increasing public participation in waste management and recycling.
Welcome speech on behalf of H.E. Mr. Gennady Gatilov – Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva.
Moderator:
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Ekaterina Salugina-Sorokovaya – Chairwoman of the Ecumene Global Forum Business Club (Russian Federation)
Speakers:
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Atakhanov Abdumutolib – Director, IPCP (Republic of Uzbekistan)
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Elena Bagryanskaya – Director, NIOC (Russian Federation)
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Stefano Cavestro – President, AICTC (Italy)
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Paolo Galli – Professor of Ecology, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Milan-Bicocca (Italy)
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Elena Gordeeva – PhD, Chief Scientific Expert of the National Climate Partnership (Russian Federation)
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Jose Kenny – President, The European Center of Nanostructured Polymers, Italy; Director, Microplastics Research Centre, NovSU (Italy)
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Sergey Lyulin – Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Head of the Laboratory, NovSU (Russian Federation)
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Maxim Remchukov – Adviser, Russian Chemists Union (Russian Federation)
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Francesco Saliu – Assistant Professor, University of Milan-Bicocca (Italy)
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Fauziah binti Shahul Hamid – Head of the Center for Research in Waste Management, University of Malaya (Malaysia)
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Geeta Somaroo – Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Mauritus (Republic of Mauritius)
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Dinesh Surroop – Associate Professor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Mauritus (Republic of Mauritius)
